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CARLA KIRKLAND Carla Kirkland has provided mathematics training for teachers and students in over 60% of Mississippi school districts on the MCT2 statewide assessment and the Algebra I Subject Area Test.

Carla develops assessment items for various districts and assists teachers in developing programs to make mathematics and reading more exciting for students.

She instructs educators in the implementation of the mathematics framework through use of the graphing calculator, hands on instruction through use of manipulatives, and development of lesson plans.

On a daily basis Carla is in classrooms supporting administrators, teachers, and students implementing successful programs to provide all students an opportunity to move from minimal to basic, basic to proficient, and proficient to advanced.

She oversees tutoring for math and reading/ language arts at Marathon Education Group and The Mathematical Connection Consulting Firm which has been in business for over 12 years.

6501 Dogwood View Pkwy Suite C Jackson, MS 39213 601.982.5423

www.marathonedgroup.com

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EDUCATION FOR SUCCESS! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: How much will this program cost me?

A: Your child may participate in the Marathon Education Group sessions at no cost to you. Program costs are covered by your school district using Title I federal dollars.

WHAT IS THE MARATHON EDUCATION GROUP PROGRAM? • A pre- and post- assessment in Math and Reading/Language Arts to pinpoint your child’s strengths and identify areas that need development and reinforcement.

• Easy to read computer generated progress reports.

• A personalized student learning plan in both Math and Reading/Language Arts designed specifically to meet your child’s needs.

• Complete academic lessons which provide reinforcement and ample opportunity for practice.

• An Attendance Rewards Program to acknowledge consistent participation.

The lessons and activities in our program develop higher order thinking and problem solving skills. Immediate feedback of a student’s achievement is provided and included in the progress reports. The lessons give all students the opportunity to: • Listen and learn • Repeat instruction, as needed • Practice learned material • View the results of their efforts

Q: How might my child participate in this program?

SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (SES) Marathon Education Group is a Mississippi approved “No Child Left Behind” Supplemental Educational Services (SES) provider partnering with parents, teachers and schools to ensure that each eligible student receives the maximum benefit from free SES tutoring services.

SES are additional academic instruction designed to increase the academic achievement of students from low-income families attending Title I schools in their second year of school improvement, in corrective action, or in restructuring.

These services may include academic assistance such as tutoring, remediation and other educational interventions, provided that such approaches are consistent with the content and instruction used by the school district and are aligned with the State’s academic content and student academic achievement standards. SES are in addition to instruction provided during the regular school day. SES must be high quality, research-based, and specifically designed to increase the academic achievement of eligible students [Section 1116(e)(12)(C); 34 C.F.R. §200.47(b)(2)(ii)(C)].

A: Ask your school administrator for a Supplemental Educational Services Parent choice form. Complete the form and give it to your school administrator.

Q: How is my child’s progress reported to me?

A: Parents receive a bi-weekly report with specific information about their child’s progress, attendance, and participation.

Q: How many students work with each teacher at the same time?

A: Marathon Education Group offers the most effective methods of tutoring based on small group instruction (typically no more than 12 students per teacher). We believe in maximizing students’ individualized learning to increase your child’s success in the classroom.

Q: Will my child work with the same tutor at every session?

A: The same Marathon Education Group instructor(s) work with your child at each session.

Q: Where will tutoring occur?

A: Our free tutoring services are offered in the school building, at libraries, or at local community centers.

Q: What kind of curriculum will you use?

A: Marathon Education Group works with Mississippi’s curriculum. We do not introduce an additional and possibly more confusing curriculum. Teachers agree that this is the most effective way for students to make immediate academic progress in classroom grades and test scores.

Q: Who are your tutors, and what are their qualifications?

A: All Marathon tutors are state-certified teachers or degreed professionals. Our instructors have the best training and background to provide for your child’s academic needs.

Marathon tutors know what it takes to supply students with the tools they will need to achieve success in the classroom.

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